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looks like an evap canister.
Look forward and up. Oil leaks fall down and blow backwards.
Think you nailed it. Probably not oil but a mixture of fuel and dirt.Ok, I suppose that tells me most of what I needed, but why would there be oil there? You can see it dripping off in the pic, it that supposed to be there?
FYI I know nothing about evap systems.
Edit: Upon further research on another forum about a totally different vehicle, it could be a carbon/fuel/14yr old sludge mixture and not actually oil but I would still be open to your thoughts.
.....but if it's not oil, then why is my oil level low.....
To expand on this a little more, when you continue adding fuel even after the pump has automatically shut off, you start filling the filler neck leading to the fuel tank. The neck has hoses that connect to this charcoal canister. The charcoal canister is designed to compensate for gas expansion in the tank by venting to the atmosphere and filtering the fuel vapors and also allow air to be drawn in (during gas tank contraction). It doesn't react well to liquid fuel. I'm surprised this hasn't triggered a check engine light indicating an issue with emissions equipment. They are very easy to replace with hand tools. I would replace it given the condition that it's in. And make a note near the gas cap that reads "DO NOT TOP OFF!"it is the EVAP/Charcoal Cannister
Please tell me that you just bought this vehicle, or that it belongs to a relative or friend
The Driver of that vehicle, has a bad habit of Over filling the Fuel Tank, in other words, they TOP OFF too often
That gunk is Fuel & Charcoal bits that have broken down into slush.
Chances are good that, the Fuel Nozzle shuts off several times when filling the fuel tank.
Engine oil, and the fuel/emission system are completely and utterly mutually exclusive.Think you nailed it. Probably not oil but a mixture of fuel and dirt.
Why is your oil low? Not sure really. first time it's ever been low between changes? My experience with low oil typically results from oil blowing through the crank case vent back into the intake or bad piston rings or valve seats. Just add more. It will be fine.
What condition is the PCV. valve it, that could cause you to use engine oil
To expand on this a little more, when you continue adding fuel even after the pump has automatically shut off, you start filling the filler neck leading to the fuel tank. The neck has hoses that connect to this charcoal canister. The charcoal canister is designed to compensate for gas expansion in the tank by venting to the atmosphere and filtering the fuel vapors and also allow air to be drawn in (during gas tank contraction). It doesn't react well to liquid fuel. I'm surprised this hasn't triggered a check engine light indicating an issue with emissions equipment. They are very easy to replace with hand tools. I would replace it given the condition that it's in. And make a note near the gas cap that reads "DO NOT TOP OFF!"